[Korea SMEs and Startups Agency] K-Export Strategic Item Recruitment Notice
A strategic item support program selecting only the top 20 manufacturing SMEs with 2025 export records based on high scores.
- Eligible
- Manufacturing SMEs in Beauty, Fashion, Life, Food with 2025 export records
- Deadline
- 마감일 원문 확인
Targets manufacturing SMEs in beauty, fashion, life, and food sectors with 2025 export records. Selects the top 20 companies based on high scores through a five-stage evaluation process including requirement confirmation and final selection.
3-second summary
- Target: Manufacturing SMEs with 2025 export records (Beauty/Fashion/Life/Food)
- Final Selection: Top 20 companies selected by highest scores
- Evaluation Process: Requirement Check → Growth/Potential Check → Written Evaluation (Quantitative 40/Qualitative 60) → Consumer Evaluation & Product Review → Final Selection
Eligibility checklist
- SMEs in beauty, fashion, life, and food sectors with 2025 export records and willingness to enter target markets
- SMEs under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises and Article 3 of its Enforcement Decree, registered as 'manufacturing' businesses
- Possession of SME Confirmation Certificate (or Micro-enterprise Confirmation Certificate)
- Companies holding items such as skincare, sun care, mask packs, hair products, body products (Beauty)
- Companies holding items such as women's clothing, men's clothing, casual/street wear, bags, shoes (Fashion)
- Companies holding items such as household goods, interior accessories, small devices, pet supplies, stationery/characters (Life)
- Companies holding items such as snacks, ready-to-eat meals, instant foods, fermented oils/fats, health drinks (Food)
Schedule & how to apply
- Evaluation Procedure: 1. Requirement Check 2. Growth/Potential Check 3. Written Evaluation 4. Consumer Evaluation & Product Review 5. Final Selection
Recommended for
- Recommended for CEOs of manufacturing SMEs in beauty, fashion, life, and food sectors who hold 2025 export records and have strong will to enter overseas markets.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
This program is for Manufacturing SMEs in Beauty, Fashion, Life, Food with 2025 export records. Details: SMEs in beauty, fashion, life, and food sectors with 2025 export records and willingness to enter target markets; SMEs under Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises and Article 3 of its Enforcement Decree, registered as 'manufacturing' businesses; Possession of SME Confirmation Certificate (or Micro-enterprise Confirmation Certificate); Companies holding items such as skincare, sun care, mask packs, hair products, body products (Beauty).
How do I apply?
Applications follow the official program notice, which is in Korean. See the source link for the method and receiving office; Beaconoi can prepare an English draft for your review.
Which organization runs this program?
This program is administered by Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT).
Last updated · Source: Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) — official notice
※ Program information is compiled from each institution’s public sources; actual eligibility, amounts and deadlines may change. Always verify against the official notice (in Korean) before applying.